Events
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers. Agenda
Apr 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Meeting
The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Apr 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to alter historic buildings. The HPC meets monthly on Mondays in City Hall, Room 301A, 200 E. Wells Street at 3:00 P.M. unless otherwise indicated. Agenda
Apr 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Hearing on UWM proposal for the County Grounds
Public hearing before the Wauwatosa Common Council on the UWM proposal for the County Grounds and Monarch Trail. Wauwatosa City Hall 76th and North Ave Wauwatosa, WI
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Planners as Leaders and Managers: Lessons from New Orleans
This lecture is free and open to the public. The Charles Causier Memorial Lecture is held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Urban Planning in honor of the late alumnus and colleague. Charles Causier worked passionately as a professional planner, citizen planner and inspirational educator. This marks the seventh year of the Causier Lecture. It has been registered for 1.5 CM credit hours. Dr. Ed Blakely holds a joint doctorate in Management and Education from the University of California at Los Angeles. He has over 40 years of international experience in the areas of urban and regional planning, disaster management, and sustainable development. In 2007, Dr. Blakely was appointed by Mayor C. Ray Nagin to lead the recovery of New Orleans, a post which Blakely held until 2009. He was charged with not only addressing the immediate damage from the hurricane but also with designing a comprehensive strategy to address pre-existing problems in New Orleans. Blakely was required to assemble a staff on short notice and with meager funding. He hopes that every project proposed will be completed within the next few years and will transform the economic, housing, and civic infrastructure of New Orleans. Dr. Blakely believes that New Orleans is the perfect storm because it can help planners and policy-makers to re-examine urban places and determine what is needed for them to be environmentally and economically resilient. Blakeley will review what we can learn from New Orleans, as well as ways to re-position a dying economy. He will also outline the best ways to include low-income groups in revitalization efforts. For additional information, please consult our website: http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/planning/deptnews.html#2010causier. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (reception to follow the lecture) UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) – Room 170 2131 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Economic and Community Development
The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Common Council Meeting
City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 Agenda
Apr 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement! Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in Milwaukee and globally. Meet people in various green professions. Have a drink (alcoholic or not), order food (or not), but enjoy lively conversations and good ideas. Anyone interested in green and sustainability is welcome. No RSVP is necessary and feel free to pass this notice on to others who might be interested. Location: Club Charlies (located between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St. – across from MIAD in the third ward). 320 E. Menomonee, Milwaukee, WI 53202. The back area of the bar will be reserved for Milwaukee Green Drinks and there is lots of street parking out front.
Apr 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
State of Downtown Economic Forum
Join the Downtown BID as Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive Scott Walker share their perspectives on the current and future state of Downtown Milwaukee. Following the address, a brief program will recognize 2009 Downtown Achievement Award winners. Limited seating available. Register today. PROGRAM 7:30 am – Registration 7:45 am – Breakfast Served 8:00 am – State of Downtown Economic Forum & Downtown Achievement Awards 9:30 am – Program Concludes RSVP RSVP to Pat Abram at 414.220.4700 ext. 21 or pat@milwaukeedowntown.com by Thursday, April 8. PARKING Limited valet parking available at the Wisconsin Club. Overflow parking available at the Library Lot at 815 West Wisconsin Avenue. The meeting is Thursday, April 15, at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Apr 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Government 101
Every day, decisions are being made about your community. From the trash pick-up on your block, to the operating hours of your corner pub, and even the fare increases for your downtown bus ride; a sophisticated and detailed process of government is in place to represent your interests. But, do you feel included in the discussion? When’s the last time you felt invested in a conversation about stop lights, lakefront parking, street salting, public school reform, local holidays, public parks, business districts, sales taxes, or job creation? Perhaps these aren’t the most riveting topics to you— but what if they could be? Join FUEL Milwaukee for Government 101, an interactive presentation and discussion about Milwaukee’s legislative structure. First, an expert presenter will explain the structure of local government, identify the decision makers and tell you how to get involved. Next, you’ll engage in informative round table discussions with local government experts, community leaders, and fellow members of the FUEL network. This event will help empower you to take your seat at the table. And, as always, you’ll meet dozens of interesting people and reconnect with old friends. This is Milwaukee—and you’re a part of it. REGISTRATION http://www.fuelmilwaukee.org/event/government101 Event registration includes full-belly appetizers and cash bar. Registration closes at 9 AM on event day. Early Bird (before April 23): $12 Members, $30 Non-members Late Registration (April 23-27): $15 Members, $35 Non-members Event Registration w/ New Membership: $50 (Register with this option and get FUEL membership and an event ticket! This will save you $12, and make you a part of the FUEL network. Purchase your event ticket here, and FUEL staff will follow up to complete your membership process.) **If you have an expertise in government and are interested in being a table host, please indicate that in your RSVP comments** LOCATION University Club 924 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 United States
Apr 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Moving Towards Sustainable Development Through the Use of Pervious Pavement
Dr. Gonwa will review the types of pervious pavement that are available and how its use promotes sustainable development. Various examples from the Milwaukee area will be discussed and audience members will learn about pervious pavement technologies, preferred applications and uses for each technology, and the successes and failures of different projects and pavement types. Dr. Willie Gonwa is a professional engineer at Symbiont who has worked in the fields of wastewater collection, storm water management, and flood protection since 1984. He has a doctorate in civil and environmental engineering from Marquette University. Dr. Gonwa has been responsible for the planning, permitting, design, and construction of dozens of projects involving storm water management and combined sewer overflow control. In addition to his work at Symbiont, Dr. Gonwa is an adjunct professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. More detailed information about the presentation will be available on the SARUP website at the following link: http://www.uwm.edu/SARUP/planning/smartgrowth/index.html Pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Department of Urban Planning. This lecture is registered for 1.0 CM Credits for AICP members. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone whom you know that might be interested in attending. Location: UWM AUP 345
Apr 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
